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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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